What it means
Literally "I want to see you" — the common casual phrase for "I miss you" in Korean. Deeply emotional and very common in K-dramas.
Nuance & when to use
보다 means "to see" and 싶어 means "want to". Koreans express missing someone as wanting to see them, not as feeling their absence. Formal: 보고 싶습니다. Between friends: 보고 싶어!
⚠ Common mistake
Don't say 미스 유 (English loan word) — it sounds unnatural. 보고 싶어 is always preferred.
Example sentences
너무 보고 싶어.
Neomu bogo sipeo.
I miss you so much.
매일 네가 보고 싶어.
Maeil nega bogo sipeo.
I miss you every day.
빨리 만나고 싶어.
Ppalli mannago sipeo.
I want to see you soon.
See also
사랑해
그리워요
기다려
FAQ
When is this used?
보다 means "to see" and 싶어 means "want to". Koreans express missing someone as wanting to see them, not as feeling their absence. Formal: 보고 싶습니다. Between friends: 보고 싶어!
What's a common mistake?
Don't say 미스 유 (English loan word) — it sounds unnatural. 보고 싶어 is always preferred.
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